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2 Samuel 19:2

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And the victory that day was turned into mourning unto all the people: for the people heard say that day how the king was grieved for his son.

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  1. 2 Samuel 19:1

    And it was told Joab, Behold, the king weepeth and mourneth for Absalom.

  2. 2 Samuel 19:3

    And the people gat them by stealth that day into the city, as people being ashamed steal away when they flee in battle.

  3. 2 Samuel 19:4

    But the king covered his face, and the king cried with a loud voice, O my son Absalom, O Absalom, my son, my son!

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